UCSF |

4 out of 5 physician moms report discrimination, much of it based on motherhood

Longer paid maternity leaves, backup child care and lactation support are recommended in a new study.

UCLA |

Survey reveals stark gender gap in political views among college freshmen

Report also finds difference between men and women in concerns over cost of tuition.

UC Berkeley |

Tackling the ‘black troublemaker’ school stereotype

Psychologist works with Google to combat knee-jerk suspensions of African American teens.

UC Davis |

Pigeon study takes on sexism in science

New study shows the folly of assuming male and female animals are genetically the same.

UC Davis |

Project encourages first-generation faculty to share their stories

Campus extends support to the 40 percent of undergrads who would be the first in their families to earn a degree.

UCSF |

Race ranks higher than pounds in diabetes, heart health risks

South Asians, Hispanics of normal weight most likely to have high glucose, hypertension.

UCSF |

First binational health forum held as part of the UC-Mexico Initiative

The landmark summit focused on health issues relevant to Mexico and the US, with special attention to California.

UC Santa Cruz |

Honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez on campus

Legendary organizer inspired a legion of student activists, including those of farmworker families.

UCLA |

UCLA faculty who were first in their families to go to college mentor next generation

Professors help students overcome self-doubt to prosper in the world of higher education.

UCLA |

UCLA leads nationwide, multiracial survey of attitudes about present-day politics

More than 10,000 adults offered their thoughts on health care reform, immigration, climate change and other issues.

UC Newsroom |

California students: A world-class UC education is within reach

At more than 150 Achieve UC events this spring, in-state teens get information, resources to make college a reality.

UCLA |

Oscar contenders are more diverse. But...

Hollywood needs to address ongoing equity issues, annual report finds.